The winner from the Arizona Families giveaway is
Kathy Santiago!!
Pima Community College Theatre Arts family production HENRY AND RAMONA captures the everyday trials and triumphs of being a kid.
what: PCC theatre arts presents HENRY AND RAMONA
where: PCC Center for the Arts Proscenium Theatre, West Campus, 2202 West Anklam Road, Tucson, AZ 85709
when: Sept. 23-Oct.4. Public performances are Friday-Saturday at 7 p.m., Saturday-Sunday at 2 p.m. (School matinee performances are Wednesday-Friday at 10 a.m. Pre-registration by phone is required, 206-6986) ASL interpreters available Oct. 2.
special events: Scout Theatre Adventure Night Saturday, Sept. 26 at 7 p.m. Discount tickets for girl scouts, boy scouts and their leaders; along with post show activities.
general admission: Tickets are $8 with discounts for groups of 10 or more.
information: Box office hours: Tue.-Fri., noon-5 p.m. and one hour prior to each performance. 520-206-6986, centerforthearts@pima.edu, www.pima.edu/cfa
Tucson, Arizona--Pima Community College Theatre Arts launches its 2015-2016 season with the humorous and heartfelt family production, HENRY AND RAMONA, by Cynthia McGean. The play is based on the best-loved children’s book series by the Newberry Award-winning author Beverly Cleary, and directed by Mickey Nugent.
Ten-year-old Henry wants to do something important; he wants to deliver newspapers. But first Henry has to prove to his parents and the older kids that he can handle the responsibility. This isn’t easy with the neighborhood pest, Ramona Quimby, around. Even Henry’s dog, Ribsy, disrupts his attempts. Then Henry’s friendship with his loyal friend Beezus, Ramona’s sister, is tested when the boys form a clubhouse excluding girls. But, along the way, with the “help” of Ramona, Henry learns some valuable lessons about friendship and maturity.
“It’s all about doing something important with determination and perseverance,” states Director Nugent. “Through a series of follies, Henry learns how to deal with all kinds of people and setbacks. He becomes responsible and respectful. The play is engaging and fun. It moves quickly through a year of seasons with colorful scenes that will delight the kids in the audience even as they learn valuable life lessons—something both parents and teachers will appreciate.”
